Retroreflective sensor
GLV18-55-G/25/102/159

Efficient Line in a short M18 plastic housing for standard applications
Two devices in one: choice of either clear object detection or retroreflective operating mode with a large detection range
4 LEDs indicator for 360° visibility
Optimized potentiometer design for a clear control button layout in the application
DC voltage version

Product Description
Retroreflective sensor for detecting clear glass, M18 threaded housing design, plastic housing, front optical face, 2.5 m detection range, red light, light ON, DC version, NPN output, M12 plug
General specifications
Effective detection range		0 ... 2.5 m in glass mode; 0 ... 5 m in normal mode
Threshold detection range		6.5 m
Light source		LED
Light type		modulated visible red light , 640 nm
Diameter of the light spot		approx. 370 mm at 6.5 m ; 50 mm at 1 m
Angle of divergence		approx. 2 °
Functional safety related parameters
MTTF_d		1260 a
Mission Time (T_M)		20 a
Diagnostic Coverage (DC)		0 %
Indicators/operating means
Function display		LED yellow: In retro-reflective mode: Lights up when light beam is free; flashing if signal is short of function reserve, off when light beam is interrupted In glass-mode: Lights up when light beam is free; flashing if further compensation is impossible; off when light beam is interrupted
Controls		potentiometer for Teach-In and Mode selection
Electrical specifications
Operating voltage		10 ... 30 V DC
Output
Switching type		light on
Signal output		1 NPN, short-circuit protected open collector
Compliance with standards and directives
Standard conformity
	Product standard	EN 60947-5-2:2007 IEC 60947-5-2:2007
Mechanical specifications
Protection degree		IP67
Connection		Connector M12 x 1, 3-pin

Instruction leaflets	Language	File Type	File Size
Beipackzettel/Instruction leaflet	ALL	PDF	433 KB
Product information
Perfect All Round - Cylindrical Photoelectric Sensors in M18 Housings	ENG	PDF	702 KB
Rundum perfekt - Gewindelichtschranken im M18-Gehäuse	GER	PDF	696 KB

Statements of Compliance	Certificate No.	File Type	File Size
EU-Konformitätserklärung/EU-Declaration of conformity	DOC-0064	PDF	815 KB

Retroreflective sensorGLV18-55-G/25/102/159